Support Group & Class Descriptions

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Newborn Breastfeeding Support Group

Date:  Every Tuesday ~ 11am-1pm

Where:  Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Saidy Conference Room (Lower Level)

The purpose of the support group is to provide an open forum in an informal format to ask questions and have them answered by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 15+ years experience, share stories, and network with other Moms.

Conversations are angled towards breastfeeding babies from 0-5 months old.  Of course, babies of all ages are welcome.  The typical audience for this support group are Babies and their Moms and Dads who have questions and are looking for support.

The group is facilitated by the IBCLC.  No registration is necessary.  Drop-ins are welcome and you may come and go as your schedule permits.

Juice is provided and a baby scale will be available at every group.

Cost: None. A $5 donation is suggested, and appreciated, for Mills Peninsula Health Services.

Sponsored by Mills Peninsula Medical Center.

Older Baby Breastfeeding Support Group

Date:  Every Friday ~ 11pm-1pm

Where:  Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Saidy Conference Room (Lower Level)

The purpose of the support group is to provide an open forum in an informal format to ask questions and have them answered by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 15+ years experience, share stories, and network with other Moms.

Conversations are angled towards breastfeeding babies 5 months and older.  Of course, babies of all ages are welcome.  The typical audience for this support group are Babies and their Moms and Dads who have questions and are looking for support.

The group is facilitated by the IBCLC.  No registration is necessary.  Drop-ins are welcome and you may come and go as your schedule permits.

Juice is provided and a baby scale will be available at every group.

Cost:  None.  A $5 donation is suggested, and appreciated, for Mills Peninsula Health Services.

Sponsored by Mills Peninsula Medical Center.

Breastfeeding for Working Moms Support Group

NEW ENTRANCE ON TROUSDALE !!

Every Second & Fourth Thursday ~ 6pm-8pm

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Next Classes:

2008

Thursday, August 28th ~ 6pm-8pm

Thursday, September 11th ~ 6pm-8pm

Thursday, September 25th ~ 6pm-8pm

Thursday, October 9th ~ 6pm-8pm

Thursday, October 23rd ~ 6pm-8pm

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Where:  Mills Peninsula Medical Center
1801 Trousdale (off El Camino Real)
Burlingame, CA 94010
Ground Floor - Check at Information Desk for exact room

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The purpose of the support group is designed to help support Moms in their transition back to work outside the home, continuing to breastfeed while working, and to help balance motherhood and a job outside the workplace.

The group is held as an open forum in an informal format.  Moms can ask questions and have them answered by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 15+ years experience, share stories, and network with other Moms.

Conversations are for concerns with babies of all ages.  Babies of all ages are welcome.  The typical audience for this support group are Babies and their Moms.  Participants often bring their dinners so feel free to eat during the group.  Tables and chairs are available for this purpose or you can spread a blanket on the floor.

The group is facilitated by the IBCLC.  No registration is necessary.  Drop-ins are welcome and you may come and go as your schedule permits.

Juice is provided and a baby scale will be available at every group.

Cost:  Mandatory $5 fee due upon arrival to the group.

Sponsored by Mills Peninsula Medical Center.

Breastfeeding Moms Walking Support Group

Date:  Every Wednesday (except the 1st Wednesday of each month)

Starting at 11:00am until Moms are done walking

Where:  Crystal Springs Entrance

(off of Black Mountain Road in Burlingame)

Bring walking wear and a stroller/bjorn.  It can get cool on the trail.  The group usually walks about 2 miles out and back, but you can make your own pace and how long you want to walk.  The purpose of the support group is to have leisurely walks for exercise, to increase health, and is a great chance to socialize, assist in forming play groups, and provide peer support with other moms.  There are stops along the way for nursing and changing the babies.

Cost:  None.

Date:  Every 1st Wednesday of each month

Starting at 11:00am until Moms are done walking

Where:  San Francisco Zoo Entrance*

Did you know on the first Wednesday of each month, entrance to the San Francisco Zoo is free?  The group meets at the entrance and takes leisurely walks for exercise throughout the zoo.  Come join us for a terrific day.  Get healthier, socialize, assist in forming play groups, and provide peer support with other moms.  Bring walking wear and a stroller/bjorn.  There are stops for nursing and changing the babies.

Cost:  None.

*Call ahead to verify.  We are not responsible for programs that stop without notifying us.

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